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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
1
In a poem printed by the Detroit Free Press, Thomas Longstreet Wood laments a lonely heart tied to an old house. He recalls past happiness, imagines returning light, and pleads for reunion to revive joy and love amid autumn wind and sorrow.
The item mentions Bryan in Towne, spelling debates over cigarette terms by reformers, Doogue’s geraniums in Boston Public Garden, rising spring luxuries including rhubarb pie, Smaldeel in African despatches, Mafeking flour at £2 per pound, and Massachusetts market abundance. It notes Miss May at the Touraine, Mayor Gould of Melrose advocating curfew ease, and hints that the circus will soon be round.
The piece notes annual royalty entertainment costs hitting ten million dollars, plans to run steamboats on river traffic between village banks, and that the first boat is already en route. It also mentions tobacco confiscated by British authorities being sent to lunatic asylums, a Deerfield monster black snake, and a Jersey City homicide by a 19 year old using a sling shot to obtain three dollars for his family.
May 8 London reports say the Brandfort to this place railroad is damaged and a river Vet bridge delayed supplies. Rails were mined but discovered by infantry. Winburg is held by the Highland brigade. Boers near Mafeking reinforced to about 2000. Col. Plumer reestablished communication by homing pigeons.
In St Louis on May 8, workers struck at 2 am and stopped all divisions of the St Louis Transit Co. Crowds gathered and threw mud and stones while non union drivers were attacked. Police were reinforced as the suburban line, not part of the Transit Co system, also ceased. Motormen and conductors were pulled from cars at De Hodiamont.
Fire swept the American hotel in Genesee New York this morning trapping 380 guests who escaped by the flames. On the third floor Lafay ette Conroy and Sherman Deboray perished as a waitress recalled overhearing two men plotting arson before they fled. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars.
Edward Clifford was hanged in the Madison county New Jersey jail this morning for murdering Division Superintendent Wattson of the West Shore railroad after a rejection of reinstatement. He had been sentenced to hang seven times, with six postponements secured by friends.
General Pantelon Garcia, a leading insurgent officer from the northern province, was captured yesterday with valuable documents by Funston's troops, according to a wire from MacArthur in Manila. The capture is reported as important.
Native inhabitants of Tutuila rejoice as chiefs cede the island to the United States and request similar flag hoisting for Manua where cession is expected. In London, word reaches that a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts in Africa is being investigated with authorities alerted.
In St Louis on May 8 amid a 3000-strong street strike crowd John Kohring age 16 was shot and seriously wounded by Park Avenue division conductor George McLellan. The conductor was arrested and the boy sent to a hospital.
Rome reports Vesuvius remains active for a third day with internal explosions throwing lava rocks high into the air and menacing rumblings heard. In a separate note, Livermore lodge O U A M Post 185 hall held a meeting last night and received one membership application.
Gen Art MacArthur lists Private Thomas J Welsh of Lowell among deaths in the Philippines. Cause given as cholecystitis. He previously served with the Seventh Regulars and the 26th Regiment, enlisting July 18, 1899, after a discharge in 1899. He died after a fatigue march and illness described as malaria fever, leaving a four year old son. His family life and details of his service are noted by his father.
A legislative committee in charge of Dracut town meeting measures will hold a hearing at the Centre meeting house Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, postponed from the originally scheduled Wednesday.
The Friday afternoon whist event was run by the Unity club. Mrs. Julian Talbot could not assist due to a family affliction, with Mrs. J. L. Chalifoux leading, aided by Mrs. R. B. Benner, Miss Cora Littledale and Mr. F. O. Blunt. Dancing class helpers Ockington and Devoll aided, and Joseph Jantzen and Mary McNamee were noted as omitted performers in Highland costumes.
Albert Welch appeared in police court charged with assault with a knife after a Monday afternoon incident with Guy Rockers. Held in $100 for trial at the juvenile session Friday. Others bound over or fined for adultery and drunkenness with various sums. Frank Upton was fined $15 after a previous assault charge. his case is appealed.
Huntington hall has many booked dates mostly for local entertainments and parties. The Republican city committee confirms political dates next fall and reserves the hall for the night before the national election.
Rev William P McKenzie of the Christian Science board of lectureship from Boston speaks at Second Church of Christ Scientist event at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday May 8 at 8 o clock. Seats are free.
A horse owned by Harry Dunlap bolted and fell at Paige and Bridge streets at noon. The incident drew a large crowd but caused no injuries or property damage. The patrol wagon was not needed.
The Middlesex Women's club held a harmonious annual meeting electing Mrs. Virginia G. Hill as president with a slate of officers and 462 names on the waiting list. Delegates to Milwaukee and notable gifts and tributes marked the event, as the club outlines finances, committees, and plans for civic efforts next year.
An early health advertisement extols a spring remedy promising thorough blood purification. It asserts that cleansing renews every part of the system, improves digestion and appetite, clarifies the stomach, and enhances kidney and liver function, mental and bodily strength.
Hood's Sarsaparilia claims peculiar qualities unique to itself that accomplish a host of cures for everyone who uses it. The advertisement extols an unlimited list of wonderful remedies, asserting strong merit and universal benefits.
The Herald notes modest demand in cotton goods with buyer-friendly conditions and optimism of better export demand as foreign buyers bid on full lines. Printing cloths remain firmer, wide brown goods strong for printing, and raw cotton firm. yarn market is pressured by second hand sellers while spinners hold. Dry goods jobbers report quiet trade yet ahead of last year in yardage and charges, with spring weather and early buying shaping cautious restocking.
A Benevolent Society circle gathering is planned for Wednesday evening May 9 to foster better acquaintance with Rev and Mrs Guth recently sent by conference. A supper and entertainment follow with Mr A C Russell of Lowell sharing travel memories from Mexico and California. Jenny Lind Lewis Jessie Lewis sing and read, Ruth Parker plays violin. Mrs Joseph A Parkhurst chairs.
In Dracut Charles Hodge receives a letter from Selectman George H. Stevens now in California for health reasons. Stevens asks Hodge to pass it to the board chair as he resigns from the selectmen and refuses future town office use if a new town meeting occurs. He is serving his third term and has cross party support. Also: Collinsville couples John Poiter and Miss Mary Heen wed at St Michael's Parochial. Eveline Hoon bridesmaid. Dana Poirer best man. Albert Zahn of Collinsville injured by bicycle on Mammoth Road. rest at Cottage Street home. Hillside church fair clears over $200 surplus. EF A Stevens appointed census enumerator for Dracut. John J Leonard resigns as boss carder. Charles Madden of Washington Mills, Lawrence to replace him.
Troop F cavalry held a headquarters meeting to arrange the annual Framingham camp in June 1622. They voted to hire the Boston Cadet band and to employ colored waiters instead of troop members. BE. W. Sweetser was reelected treasurer. Council No. 8 of the Royal Arcanum schedules a men-only smoke talk at the town hall, followed by humorist Edward W. Emerson's entertainment.
Nearly new seven room cottage with bath and 300 feet of land in a choice location. Owner moved from the city and must sell. Terms to suit. Call T H Elliott at 64 Central street for full particulars and bargain of the season.
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